Arizona Cardinals
2023 record 4-13 last in the NFC West
330 Points Scored
455 Points against
Key Additions:
OT Jonah Williams DB Sean Murphy-Bunting RB DeeJay Dallas WR Zay Jones
Key Losses
WR Rondale Moore
Draft picks
1st Rd Marvin Harrison Jr, 1st Rd Edge Darius Robinson, 2nd rd DB Max Melton, 3RD rd RB Trey Benson, 3rd G Isaiah Adams, 3rd TE Tip Reiman, 3rd CB Elijah Jones, 4th S Dadrion Taylor-demerson, 5th Edge Xavier Thomas, 5th OL Christian Jones, 6th Tejhaun Palmer, 7th rd DB Jaden Davis
2023 Summary
Arizona was riddled with injury and disappointment in 2023 they finished at 4 and 13 last in the division. No real changes in the coaching staff or front office. The Cards will look to finally be back at full health and look to start putting together a winning formula.
QB Preview
With Kyler back to fully healthy and starting the season, look for him to remain one of the most exciting QBs in both the NFL and in fantasy. Even with his small frame Kyler is able to scramble and make amazing plays and will be able to help Arizona compete in most games.
Receiver Preview
With the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr Kyler will have a true number 1 wideout this season. The passing game will be a thing to watch develop during the season as the chemistry develops. Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and Zay Jones will round out the top 4 wide receivers. Look for tight end Trey Mcbride to continue to become a force in the passing game.
Rushing Preview
At the start of the year James Conner will handle the majority of first team reps and carries but as the season moves on I think that Trey Benson will fight to see some more work and make this a committee backfield.
Fantasy Preview
Look for Kyler to get back to a top 12 fantasy Qb with his rushing ability and his accuracy on the run, Kyler will be a Qb you can get later in fantasy drafts. Look for James Conner and Trey Benson to be used a lot this season and help keep pressure off of Kyler they will be used in the passing game as well and both if stay healthy should be top 30 Running backs. Trey Mcbride should compete to be the number 2 receiving option on the team and should be a top 7 tight end that a lot of people are sleeping on. Now Marvin Harrison Jr is being considered to be a top 15 wide out year one and I don't believe he will get there right out the gate i think he will have some rookie struggles to begin the year and will make him finish just outside the top 15. Look for Micheal Wilson to be a sneaky high WR3 or low WR2 this season and can be drafted near the end of drafts.
Prediction
I believe the Arizona Cardinals will sneak up on a lot of teams and fantasy managers and gamblers will overlook them when they are on the opposing team schedule. The Cards will be a productive offensive team this year. It will need to be the defense to win them games.
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